Geee Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Voice of America: LUSAKA — Former President George W. Bush has kept a relatively low profile in the United States since leaving office. But in Africa this week he is publicly promoting his institute's initiative to prevent and treat cervical cancer. While Bush is following a familiar post-presidential path in supporting humanitarian causes, he would prefer to focus on quiet service, to lead through example and hard work. He worked alongside other volunteers in Kabwe - Zambia's second-largest city - to renovate a health clinic which specializes in the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer. “You're always the former president but I wanted to come here as a laborer...I do want to say that on this particular trip that myself and friends have left behind a clinic and hope to inspire others to come and refurbish clinics as well,” Bush said. Bush is helping lead the fight against cervical cancer in his post-presidential years and has so far helped raise more than $85 million. But he is a reluctant public spokesman for the cause and says he would prefer to contribute outside the media spotlight. “I hope you don't see much of it because I don't want to be in the news. In other words, I believe that quiet service is the best kind of service,” he said. In Zambia, Bush and his wife Laura also visited an orphanage where many of the children were born with HIV. The children are alive today because of President Bush's 2003 AIDS initiative in Africa that provided billions of dollars for retroviral drugs and treatment. It is an emotional tour full of hugs and picture taking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 From Matthew 7: 6 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. "nuff said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 So, I guess we can say that O is a really bad fruit??? Sorry, couldn't help myself. Blame it on the heat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I believe...rotten to the core, @Geee. They're coming for me now, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Seriously, I have always admired GWB for his humbleness. So many phrases in the bible fit him. I have often thought of him 'turning the other cheek' so many times when he was President and how he was such a much better person than I in so many situations about that. Over and above all this is the bible verse that occurred to me most often, when I heard about the things he did so often without publicity: Matthew 6:1-34 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I believe...rotten to the core, @Geee. They're coming for me now, aren't they? You can hide under my shed with @SrWoodchuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Seriously, I have always admired GWB for his humbleness. So many phrases in the bible fit him. I have often thought of him 'turning the other cheek' so many times when he was President and how he was such a much better person than I in so many situations about that. Over and above all this is the bible verse that occurred to me most often, when I heard about the things he did so often without publicity: Matthew 6:1-34 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Amen to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Has it been noted that today is W's 66th birthday? Happy Birthday GWB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Yeah-the press has been all over it-NOT! Happy Birthday GWB and many more!!! Thanks @Casino67! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I believe...rotten to the core, @Geee. They're coming for me now, aren't they? You can hide under my shed with @SrWoodchuck The more the merrier! We took out the swamp cooler & put in energy saving room air conditioning.....and there are enough ice cubes from the new ice machine to chill the indoor pool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Has it been noted that today is W's 66th birthday? Happy Birthday GWB. I did not know that. Happy birthday, President Bush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I believe...rotten to the core, @Geee. They're coming for me now, aren't they? You can hide under my shed with @SrWoodchuck The more the merrier! We took out the swamp cooler & put in energy saving room air conditioning.....and there are enough ice cubes from the new ice machine to chill the indoor pool... Ah ha, that is why there are 3 entrances now and the front entrance is twice as big!!!! Glad you are staying cool though-it's a beast out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The President and the orphan: Poignant picture captures moment George W Bush embraced child on tour of Africa Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2169770/Former-President-George-Bush-forgoes-July-Fourth-celebrations-spends-holidays-Zambian-orphanage.html#ixzz1ztc0Gk9B Nice spread in this paper of W in Africa with Laura. A little more content than just the pic of him holding the infant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
righteousmomma Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I posted this link in the Coffee Shop and so without being redundant: Happy Birthday, Mr. President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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